5 unseen backstage moments from Raw Reunion - Cena thanks Austin, Rollins is starstruck

Cena and Austin
Cena and Austin

It has been a while since the WWE Raw Reunion episode aired. The special edition of Monday Night Raw featured a long list of WWE legends and Hall of Famers coming back to the company that they once helped build, with Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrating with everyone to end the show.

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John Cena opened things up and the WWE Universe got to witness a rap battle between the former Dr. of Thugonomics and The Usos. The action didn't stop here, and the 24/7 title changed hands multiple times throughout the night.

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The Fiend made his presence felt by applying a Mandible Claw on WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. Seth Rollins aligned with D-Generation X and nWo, and the alliance took down The O.C. to a sea of cheers.

WWE has now released a video that features tons of backstage moments from the historic show. Let's take a look at 5 of the most memorable backstage moments from Raw Reunion.

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#5 Becky Lynch is curious

Lynch and Stone Cold
Lynch and Stone Cold

Ever since Becky Lynch donned the persona of "The Man", the WWE Universe has been comparing her with WWE Hall of Famer, and perhaps the biggest Superstar of all time, Stone Cold Steve Austin. The two Superstars didn't share a segment during the show, something that many fans wanted to see.

Thankfully though. Becky caught hold of Austin in a backstage capacity and she asked him whether he gets an itch to get back in the ring sometimes. Austin responded with a 'No', but added playfully that he could come back for a WrestleMania 36 match against Lynch. Although we didn't get to see the two share a ring during the show, hopefully it happens somewhere down the line.

#4 Stone Cold comments after the show

Austin is ecstatic
Austin is ecstatic

The Raw Reunion show ended with Austin celebrating with a string of legends inside the squared circle. This unseen moment shows Austin coming to the back after the celebration is over, and sharing his thoughts on what just transpired.

Believe it or not, I'm ready for a beer! Camera guy's probably asking Stone Cold how did that feel? It felt awesome, I felt nervous going out there 'cause I haven't been here in a long time. So you gotta get in the Stone Cold mode. So, as soon as I started tasting that beer. I didn't know what I was going to say, what I said was straight from the heart.

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#3 Seth Rollins is starstruck with DX and nWo

Rollins with DX and nWo
Rollins with DX and nWo

One of the segments during the night saw Seth Rollins and AJ Styles square off in the ring. The bout didn't last long though, as The O.C. interfered and were all set for a beatdown on Rollins. DX and nWo had other plans though. Rollins and the two legendary factions stood tall in the end, as The O.C. bailed to close the segment.

Backstage, Rollins posed with DX and nWo, and followed it up by talking about sharing the ring with the legends. Rollins said that this was kind of a bucket list thing, and his 14-year old self would never have thought that something like this would ever happen.

#2 Hulk Hogan is in awe

Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was one of the biggest legends who graced the WWE Universe with their presence at the Raw Reunion. He and Ric Flair pumped up the crowd to kick off the final segment of the show, soon after which Austin made his way to the ring and the beer bash started.

Hogan was in total awe of the fact that some of the wrestlers he once shared a ring with were still in incredible shape, and added that they could still go out there and tear the house down. He further stated that the most peace he has felt in his life is when he was out there, wrestling in front of the fans.

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#1 John Cena thanks Stone Cold

Austin and Cena
Austin and Cena

Possibly the biggest backstage moment of the night saw John Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin having a quick chat. These two Superstars are hailed by many as the biggest stars of their generations, and no Top 10 'All-time greats' list ever leaves out either of them.

Austin confronted Cena soon after his arrival, and the two shook hands. Austin stated that he was proud of Cena, to which the former WWE Champion responded with a "Thank you", and added that a compliment from Austin means a lot to him.

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